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730 BO07 – It takes two to tackle – the interaction between ball-carrier and tackler technique in tackle injury events in rugby union

Background The tackle is the leading cause of injury in Rugby Union. Although proficient technique, for both the tackler and ball-carrier, has been shown to lower the risk of injury in the tackle, ...
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Reduced head-to-head contact rates in elite-level women’s rugby league following a season-long tackle technique coaching intervention

Objective Within women’s rugby league (n=12 teams), we (1) identified modifiers for head-to-head contacts informed by sport partners (eg, players, coaches, match officials); (2) compared head-to-head ...